This allows Black excellent defensive chances.
23... c8e6  24. b3e6  24... f7e6  25. f2f3 This endgame is deceptive. For now Black is a pawn up, but it's clear that he will not hold a material advantage for long. The fact that White has a big advantage may come as a surprise with such reduced material. But the difference in activity between the pieces (including the king) is quite big. 25... b7b5 